Thunderbolt 2 technology in DR2-TB2 is phenomenally fast. The two Thunderbolt 2 ports on DR2-TB2 features dual 20-Gbps channels for data transfer and that’s up to four times faster than USB 3.0. But beyond speed, Thunderbolt gives you unprecedented expansion capabilities. You can daisy-chain as many as six Thunderbolt devices to a single port.

The DT2-TB2 built-in with three configuration modes: RAID 1 (Safe Mode), RAID 0 (Speed Mode), and JBOD (Two Independent Volumes) for you to choose according to your needs.

JBOD function provides two independent disk data access convenience

In this mode, you can install two disks that have different volumes and use them independently.There is no RAID configuration and without special safety or speed differences. You can also use this mode in apply with other STARDOM modules.

To maximize data protection. Data is written identically to both drive (Mirror) simultaneously. In the event of a drive failure, the second drive will take over. RAID 1 provides the highest level of protection in hard drive storage.

RAID 0 functionality increases storage speed and performance

The new DR2-TB2 is equipped with RAID 0 storage mode, which enables user to attain up to 724MB/s read speed with DR2-TB2's Thunderbolt transmission interface. Whether it is used for searching and editing photo galleries, or video editing and synthesis, it promises to deliver a smooth and easy operation.

Thunderbolt 2 With DR2-TB2 Stylish and rugged

The DR2-TB2 has a sleek exterior design that’ll never go out of style when placed next to your Mac. It’s also built tough with three millimeter thickness aluminum to shield the enclosed drives durably and to dissipate the heat created by the drives faster for the drives to work comfortably.

DR2-TB2 is made from highly recyclable aluminum and it is also free of many harmful toxins which commonly present in the desktop computer manufacturing process.

Advanced power management.

DR2-TB2 uses energy-efficient hardware components that work hand in hand with the Mac system to conserve power. It spins down hard drives and activates sleep mode after a period of inactivity.

To help you complete your photography projects

With two ultrafast Thunderbolt 2 ports, you can build a photo studio around iMac and DR2-TB2. Or take them with you and import thousands of RAW images on location. Once your photos are on your computer, editing in Aperture is faster and more responsive than before.

DR2-TB2's RAID 0 mode lets you quickly browse large image libraries from external storage. So you have instant access to any photo in your library.

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Specification

Model No

DR2-TB2 (Silver) / DR2-TB2-B (Black)

Interfaces

Thunderbolt 2 Port x 2 ( up to 20 Gbps )

Compatible Drive

2 x 3.5" /2.5" SATA HDD/SSD ( up to 6 Gbps ) /
Support large volume up to 8TB

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DR2-TB2 Question & Answer

Q1Common Technical Questions

1. DR2-TB2 will always stay SLEEP Mode if (a) it doesn't connect it to Mac Computer, and (b) your Mac Computer is Power-Off. 2. DR2-TB2 will also stay SLEEP Mode if your Mac Computer gets into SLEEP or IDLE Mode too. 3. In case if you use two old HDDs which already have other RAID setting, we would strongly suggest you to first reset them with JBOD mode at your DR2-TB2 before setting them to the RAID mode you will use DR2-TB2.

Q2RAID Modes and How to Switch between the RAID Modes

A. Please clear the RAID setting and format your two used HDDs before starting using your new DR2-TB2. B. Please keep a copy of all your personal data into a safe storage space before you set RAID mode at your DR2-TB2 unit. C. JBOD (Factory defaults): Two independent storage volumes with no data protection feature. D. RAID-1: One independent data storage with data protection feature. Other features: • RAID 1 data protection feature is to duplicate all your personal data into the second HDD, and DR2-TB2 could still work in case if one of the HDDs becomes defect. ** DR2-TB2 won’t help data protection if anyone of the two HDDs is out of working.• If you use two different memory size HDDs, DR2-TB2 will only use the maximum memory capacity up to the small HDD one. ** For example: if your two HDDs are with 1TB & 2TB memory capacity each, DR2-TB2’s maximum memory will be up to 1TB. E. RAID-0: One big independent a storage with accelerated data transfer rate but with no data protection feature. F. The Standard Procedure to Switch RAID Setting Step-1: Please first connect DR2-TB2 to your Mac. Step-2: Please set RAID Dip Switch to the position you choose. Step-3: Please use the Key to press the hidden RESET key at the back-plate, hold and wait for the end of Blue-Purple LED blinking till a stable Blue light. Step-4: Please turn off your DR2-TB2, and re-turn it on again. You now have reset DR2-TB2 with a new RAID mode successfully.